News

Actions

Prosecution will not seek the death penalty in Kellogg quadruple homicide

Apartment Complex in Kellogg Idaho, location of quadruple murder
Posted at 3:51 PM, Jun 22, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-22 17:51:10-04

In court documents released Wednesday, the prosecution has submitted a notice of intent to Not seek the death penalty in the case against Majorjon Kaylor for killing four neighbors in Kellogg, Idaho.

RELATED | Four killed in Kellogg homicide, neighbor to the victims is in custody

The killings took place at a multi-family apartment complex in Kellogg on June 19. Upon responding to a 911 call reporting shots fired, police arrived to find four people dead. Officials later reported the identities of the victims, all being members of the same family.

RELATED | Victims identified in Kellogg shooting

The four family members were shot and killed on Father's Day by Kaylor, after an alleged incident involving 18-year-old Devin Smith committing lewd acts in view of the assailant's daughters.

RELATED | Idaho man accused of killing neighbors with teen who reportedly exposed himself to man's kids

Kaylor, who was taken into custody and being held without bond, has requested the services of a public defender.

The next scheduled court appearance for Kaylor is July 3.